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MONTANA DREAMS

Vol. 9 February 2013

D r ea m p r o p er ti es ● dream desti nati ons

Island at Rock Creek

Red Lodge, MT “A Montana playground with creekside resort amenities”

Complimentary

See Cover Property On Page 7

Cover Property Courtesy Of:

Rhonda Grimm, GRI rsgrimm@aol.com

(406) 661-7186

www.montanamovesu.com

Flathead lake • KALISPELL • Whitefish • Fernie,BC • Calgary, AB BILLINGS • BOZEMAN • RED LODGE • Big timber • Columbus Missoula • bitterroot Valley • Thompson Falls

H A M I LT O N

Diamond Bar-S Land Company, LLC United Country Real Estate Bobbi Lockhart, Broker/Owner

(406)363-9800

Office@diamondbarsland.com

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b i t t e r r o o t va l l e y o f w e s t e r n m o n ta n a select offerings at the

stockfarm

www.diamondbarsland.com

Visit our website for 75+ available properties.

New Listing!

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Stock Farm’s 2,600 acres of luxury is nestled in Western Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. Enjoy all the amenities the Stock Farm has to offer, including the 27,000 square foot members only Clubhouse, 16 acre equestrian facility, miles of back-country trails, amazing mountain views, and the Tom Fazio Golf Course.

Available Mountain Homes Calf Creek Ranch Private Large 322 +/- Acre parcel bordering National Forest; State land. with amazing panoramic mountain views, creeks, trees, meadow and treed draws .Ponderosa, pole pine, aspen trees. Natural native range grasses .West sloping mountain hills .Elk, deer, bear, birds you name it!

MLS# 53318 $1,899,000

Sam Lucas Estates

Custom home 5132 +/- sq. ft., 3 bd, 3.5 ba on 20 +/- ac with mountain views and 2 trout filled ponds. High end luxury finishes, shop, bonus rooms, library, formal and informal dining, master suite w/ closets. Custom woodwork, ironwork, log accents, paved entry, landscaped, hot tub, 2 rock fireplaces, attached 2-car garage, vaulted ceilings, and rustic cherry hardwood flooring.

Available Ranch Homes “Old Authentic Clapboard Horse Ranch Homes”

MLS # 51893 $895,000

A Limited Number of Mountain Homesites, Private Residentials, Furnished Cabins and Club Membership Avaliable.

Skalkaho RANCH

273 +/- ac property includes wildlife,trout pond and amazing views. Commercially used but perfect for private use. 5000 +/- sq ft, sleeps 15, and professional kitchen. Spectacular building sites with 360 degree May be subdivided, Property has several outbuildings and is perfect for horses. Owner contract available

MLS# 50115 $1,995,000

Nez Perce Road Beautiful private mountain setting with amazing views. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath with large wrap around deck home sits on 17.37 +/acres with massive pond and 580 sq ft waterfront guest cabin.

MLS# 52733 $885,000

Equestrian trail rides for all ages.

Tom Fazio designed championship course.

The clubhouse looks out over the championship Fazio design.

For inquiries regarding available Stock Farm property for purchase contact Jim Schueler or Bobbi Lockhart at:

(406) 363-9800 Experience a grand lifestyle under the Big Sky of Montana

arrow hill ranch

Discover the Exclusive and Private Arrow Hill Lifestyle New Listing!

Overwhich Rd, Darby

Amazing, private, mountain acreage with pond bordering National Forest.

Home with 3 bds, 2 ba, on 20+/- ac, large master suite, private fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, and large creek-side deck. Custom gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, granite counter tops, and rustic hickory cabinets. 1900 ft of Overwhich Creek frontage, just minutes from Painted Rocks Lake.

Sleeping Child Road

Beautiful Mountain views. Custom home with massive covered deck on 4 +/- aces.

Alder cabinets, flamed shipped granite with travertine custom backsplash in kitchen. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings and soaker tub. Lots of space.

41 select Estate Ranch Sites, prices ranging from $150,000 to $549,000 await the homeowner who knows the value of a well-planned safe community under the Big Sky of Montana. You’ll have to see it to believe it.

The Arrow Hill Ranch lifetsyle for you and your family .....

It’s what we call... “Grand Lisfestyle under the Big Sunny Sky of Montana”

MLS# 53387 $450,000

MLS # 52130 WFK $769,000 New Listing!

* Gated Community * Shown by Appointment only * Amazing Views * Lots Sold 5, 6 ,8, 11, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33

Powderhorn Ranch

Fairgrounds Road

Very clean 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath on 1.91 +/- acres in nice area of homes. Beautifully landscaped. Lose to town and Hamilton Schools. A must see.

MLS# 53260 $279,000

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This beautiful property is lush ground with amazing building sites. All lots have protective covenants, irrigation and water right. See below for individual lot prices: Lot 9 & 10 - $80,000 per lot (10 +/- ac parcels) Lot 13A - $180,000 (11.29 +/- ac) Lot 14A - $70,000 (5.51 +/- ac) Lot 15A - $180,000 (9.89 +/- ac) All Lots - $590,000

Diamond Bar-S Land Company, LLC United Country Real Estate

James Schueler Broker/Owner - Bobbi Lockhart, Broker/Owner

(406)363-9800

140 Cherry St, Ste 101 Hamilton, MT. 59840

Office@diamondbarsland.com - www.DiamondBarSLand.com

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406.239.1602

Specializing in the Missoula & Bitterroot Valleys

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Fine Homes

ML Properties ................................................................................ 12

Bigfork - Flathead Lake

National Parks Realty ...................................................................... 7 Trails West Properties ....................................................................17

Billings

Keller Williams ............................................................................... 11 Prudential Floberg ......................................................................... 7 REMAX Experts .............................................................................11 Town & Country Properties ............................................................13

Bitterroot Valley

WapitiRanchRetreat.com $2,499,999

BitterrootVistaRanch.com $825,000

MorningSkyDrive.com $649,900

IndianPrairieHideaway.com $499,000

Diamond Bar S - Hamilton .............................................................. 2 Lambros ERA - Hamilton .............................................................. 14 The Iten Co. - Hamilton .................................................................. 3 Prudential Montana - Hamilton....................................................... 19 R & R Stagelines - Hamilton.......................................................... 19

Columbia Falls

REMAX Mountain View ................................................................. 9

Kalispell

Dean & Leininger ............................................................................ 8 Glacier Real Estate ....................................................................... 15 West Venture Properties ................................................................. 6 Westward Bound RE ......................................................................16

Residential

Missoula

Lambros ERA ................................................................................ 24

Polson - Flathead Lake

Savoir Faire Properties ................................................................. 17

Red Lodge

PoletteCourt.com $444,900

548MDCircle.com $379,000

Home, Barn, Indoor Riding Arena $299,900

Stevensville Town Charmer $254,900

MT Realty Co. of Red Lodge..........................................................13 Prudential Floberg ......................................................................... 7 RE/MAX of Billings .......................................................................... 9

Thompson Falls

Realty Northwest ..................................................................... 22-23

Whitefish

Frontier Builders ............................................................................. 5 Trails West Realty ........................................................................... 4 National Parks Realty ................................................................ 9,21 REMAX of Whitefish ......................................................................10

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Cute, Clean, Convenient $149,000

SageHillDrive.com $214,900

Land Arrow Hill Ranch Rim Lot 5.38 ac $385,000

PonderosaVistaRanch.com Ranchettes from $387,500

StacyLaneLand.com 20 ac w/ water $345,000

Bourne Lane Land 7.85 ac w/water $145,900 Lil Tam -10.08 acres $188,000 (next to Stock Farm)

View all of our listings at: Come2Montana.com

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Island at Rock Creek • Red Lodge, Montana • Your Montana winter playground!

• Furnished Models and Design-to-Suit Available.

Only 2 finished left! Call for plans & details.

• Incredible Spacious Designer Interiors - 3 Master Suites with Balconies Overlooking Creek, Sleeps 8-10 • 3 Bedroom/3.5 Bath - Gas Fireplaces - Professional Kitchens, Entertainer’s Delight • Relaxing Setting With Mountain Views - Private Creekside Patios with Hot Tubs

Resort Style Luxury Awaits You!

109D $515,000 - End Unit 21B $539,900 - Parade Home Loaded with Extras 21C $369,900 - Build-to-Suit, call for plans & pricing, 2 left.

21E $520,000 - SOLD 21F $519,000 - End Unit SOLD

ALL CREEKSIDE UNITS

New plans & models coming in 2013!

Selling Second Home Success!

Contact us to find out how our RENTAL PROGRAM pays for your Montana 2nd home.

Design your dream Montana vacation home today - HURRY going fast!

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1400 Poly Drive Unit 2E, $235,000 JUST LISTED Effortless, easy living. Convenient condo overlooking park.

Secure setting. Large master, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/bonus study, enclosed lanai, rim views.

205 Grand Avenue, $159,900 JUST LISTED Vintage flare with endless options! Move-in ready. Hardwoods, fireplace. 3 bdrm/2 ba.

Finished basement w/separate entrance. Downtown convenience and VALUE!

Rhonda Grimm, GRI rsgrimm@aol.com

ACREAGE

4136 Buchanan Avenue, $129,000 Attention investors & future landlords! Side by side duplex.

2 Bdrm/ 1 Bath units, call to view. Tandem carport. Good rental history, owner occupied potential. Seller says SELL!

(406) 661-7186

See all my listings at: www.montanamovesu.com

1320 Cortez Av $228,500 Great new home for the holidays - hurry on in! Finished daylight lower w/ gas stove, move in ready. Oversized deck, (vinyl)fenced yard. 4 bdrm/3ba, 2-car, shed.

2518 HWY 310, Bridger $329,000

Room to Relax on lush 2 acres.

Beautiful, spacious, well-cared 4+bed/4bath. 2nd bedroom suite on main level. 3-car, fenced. Covered wrap deck to enjoy VIEWS! Utility shed/shop, tons of extra/RV parking.

Get the Real Estate Service You Deserve

Relocation Certified, Fine Homes Specialist

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Being the best takes commitment!

Jennifer Shelley 406-249-8929

JenniferShelley@NationalParksRealty.com 8270 MT Hwy 35, Suite 5 Bigfork, MT 59911

Manntana Equestrian Center... a bargain at $4,950,000!

6135 Old Montana Highway 35 76,800 sq. ft. indoor arena, 80 acres, 39 stalls, tack, vet clinic, storage, residence, more. Original investment--$12,200,000

I’m committed to helping you realize your dream in the Flathead Valley!

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Linda P | Corey Salois | Greg Bauska | Glenn Leming | Doryce Hawkins | Bobbie Vlasak Barb Merrill | Randy Moore | Kim Anderson | Doug Zignego | Tabatha Mann | Valentina Ragozinski

65 Commons Way, Kalispell, Montana (406) 752-8333 www.FlatheadValleyBrokers.com

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State-of-the-Art Equestrian Facility Bigfork’s Manntana! Situated on 80 acres features a 76,800 SF main arena w/ 39 stalls, viewing lounge, & much more, 11,000+ SF stg facility, 8900+ SF barn/stable and apt, 2,790 SF 5bd/3bth home 5 fully equipped apts, 2 outdoor arenas, loafing sheds, & more! Listing agent is related to seller. Listing agent is related to seller. MLS# 314031 $4,950,000

3154 Parkwood Lane Bigfork, MT One of a kind NW MT Estate. Includes Barn w/apt. Storage Build, 2-stry Storage Bldg w/Lounge & theater room! Exquisite 6,000+ SF, 5 bdrm/3.5 bath home sits on 18 landscaped acres w/ McGilvray lake frntg.1400+ SF Mstr suite, hickory wood flooring, stone work & much more! Listing agent related to seller. MLS# 314032 $1,950,000

312 6th Ave. E. Kalispell, MT Classic East Side Historic home directly across from the Conrad Mansion.

Own a piece of history with the exquisite restoration masterpiece. The home is a mix of Queen Anne and Tudor styles with grandmothers attic, apt with separate entrance. All the charm of yesteryear with all the conveniences of today. MLS# 311843 $549,000

33 Sperry Way Kalispell, MT Impressive curb appeal in desirable Stillwater Estates is just the beginning with this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home. The cooks delight kitchen features custom cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances. The master suite is on the main floor with two additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor with an adjoining bonus room. MLS# 316532 $395,000

284 E Bowman Dr. Kalispell, MT Top quality home in the desirable Stillwater Estates neighborhood. This 6 bedroom,6 bath home offers high end amenities with 3 gas fireplaces, granite counter tops throughout and large 1+ acre lot. The home features radiant floor heat.

Perfect for entertaining with a full bar and theater room.

The yard has sprinkler system. MLS# 315917 $625,000

67 Blaine Heights Rd. Kalispell, MT In your face Mountain Views with peekaboo views of LAKE BLAiNE. Walking distance to the lake from this delightful 3 Bed 2 Bath home, w/ 2 living areas & a bonus room. Almost 1 acre fenced yard, large deck, oversized double garage and RV parking. The home features a new roof and fresh touches throughout. MLS# 316645 $234,900

185A Golf Bigfork, MT Gorgeous completely remodeled town home on Eagle Bend golf course. Home offers open main level floor plan. Kitchen features with new cabinets, granite counter tops, beautiful circle sawn hardwood flooring, living room and half bath. Upper level features the master suite with it’s own bathroom.

Offered full furnished, turn-key! MLS# 309646 $149,500

126 E. Nicklaus Avenue Kalispell, MT Immaculate townhome right on the green at Village Greens Golf Course. Beautiful views of the course. Back deck faces. Townhome is single level living with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and large 2 car attached garage with driveway. MLS# 311891 $179,900

NHN Brookie Way Libby, MT Amazing Fisher River frontage lot in the Pines Subdivision! Paved roads, underground power, and phone. Located 48 miles west of Kalispell in the heart of great hunting and fishing in a wild and scenic part of Northwest Montana!

MLS# 291025 $123,688

15 Thompson Court Libby, MT Picture perfect setting on the upper portion of Thompson Lake in Rainbow Lake Estates. This prime parcel is ready to build your home on. Shop (32’ x 36’) with loft and one bath on the property which features 87 ft of frontage with its own private dock. Spectacular lake and mountain views.

Protective covenants in place. MLS# 308357 $299,000

Come visit us at our new location 65 Commons Way Kalispell, MT 59901 office 406.752.8883 fax 406.752.8883

www.FlatheadValleyBrokers.com

Cindy Dunham (406) 425-0182 CindyJDunham@gmail.com OF BILLINGS www.DunhamRealEstateServices.com

SPECIALIZING IN RED LODGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS

90 ACRE HISTORIC RED LODGE CATTLE RANCH

Selling all or part. A Horseman’s Dream. Beautiful Beartooth Mountain Foothills location, private & secluded yet 5 minutes to Red Lodge & skiing. Abundant water w/ Rights, include Willow Creek, the West Fork Ditch & springs thru- out all 4 Tracts. Ranch style home w/ Lg. Deck overlooking green pastures, pond, cottonwood trees & panoramic mtn. views. 4 BD RM, 2 Full BA & Bonus Rm or Office. Restored Dairy Barn w/10 stalls, Indoor Riding Arena, Tack Bldg., Bunk House, Grain Bldg., Blacksmith Shop, Huge Loafing Shed & Many Out-buildings. Fenced & cross fenced. 4 Tracts For Sale.

Three 20’s & One 30. 90 Acres Total. Call Cindy for details.

TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS LITERALLY BREATHTAKING 360 degree views from the top of Sheep Mountain in the very desirable area of Luther near Red Lodge. Exquisitely furnished custom log cabin on 110 Acres. Has graced log home magazine covers. Add’tl adjoining land parcels avail. up to 300 AC. Walking distance to National Forest & State Lands. Great recreation & hunting property. $1,350,000.

Great Entertainment Home, Mtn. Views on 4 Horse Friendly AC. 5 Bedrooms/3 Baths w/ Gourmet Kitchen. 2 Rock Fireplaces w/Cathedral Ceilings & Windows to take in the gorgeous Red Lodge Mountain views. Bring the horses. $649,000 ROPERS WANTED Beautiful large family home with beautiful spiral staircase. 30 irrigated Acres w/Large Roping Arena. Rim Rock Views!! Two Family rooms w/ fireplaces. Fromberg, MT $715,000 FLY FISHERMAN’S DREAM ON THE BIG HORN RIVER Gorgeous Custom Log Home w / 1 mile of river frontage for Blue Ribbon Trophy Trout Fishing. Great screened-in porch & deck. Private Dock. 60 Miles from Billings at St. Xavier $495,000 BUILDER’S OWN CUSTOM QUALITY HOME W/ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. 5 FIREPLACES. Trex Deck. Tons of storage. Would make EXCELLENT RED LODGE INVESTMENT PROPERTY RENTAL. Huge shop w/bath.

Reduced to $449,000

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of Whitefish

509 E 6th Street Whitefish, MT 59937 (406) 863-3400

www.remax-whitefish-mt.com

Joe Basirico

(406) 253-2278

Susan E. Smith (406) 253-7121

Ken & Cindy Stein Brian Nicodemus (406) 250-0588 (406) 250-0599

(406) 250-7311

Phyllis Sprunger (406) 253-5465

Monte Gillman (406) 253-7221

Three condos in a triplex building. Each unit has 1298 square feet, a fireplace, and an attached single garage. Two of the units have 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. One unit has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. New construction, just completed this fall.

Contact Phyllis Sprunger, phyllis.sprunger@topproducer.com MLS 314954 $219,000/Each

Beautiful Many Lakes area waterfront lot with approved septic site, telephone, and electric.

Wooded .46 acre lot with gentle slope to 174 feet of frontage on Lake Douglas. Year round access, yet private.

Contact Phyllis Sprunger, phyllis.sprunger@topproducer.com MLS 315540 $55,000

Beautiful, semi private location. Very well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2090 square foot home in great shape. New kitchen cabinets with full extension drawers, and new appliances 2 years ago. The .42 acre lot has mature landscaping and a paved driveway.

Contact Cindy Stein, cindy@cindystein.com or Ken Stein, ken@kenstein.us MLS 313150 $215,000

Whitefish Tri-plex close to town! This property has a 2 bedroom apartment, a studio apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment upstairs. Some updating is being done and there is an attached 2 car garage. Great opportunity for rental income and a place to stay! Possible owner financing!

Contact Brian Nicodemus brian@catchwhitefish.com MLS #315920 $275,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Own 249 acres of the last best piece of land in Flathead County.

Ridge top views in all directions of all the valley including Whitefish Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, Kalispell, Swan Range, Flathead Lake, and more. Known as ‘’Lookout Ridge’’.

Contact Monte Gilman monte@montegilman.com MLS #313427 $10,900,000

Close to recreation opportunies including the Whitefish Trail, Beaver Lake, cross country skiing and more! Check out this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2120 square foot home on 2.4 acres just 5 minutes from town. Set up for horses with a barn and corral. New attached, double garage, underground sprinklers. Contact Monte Gilman monte@montegilman.com MLS #315888 $389,500

Privacy and seclusion in the middle of 20 acres, yet only 10 minutes from Kalispell. Newer 3-level, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4794 square foot home is great for entertaining with a lower level party room, wrap around decks, and patio. Plenty of storage and parking for your RV, boats, and vehicles in the 20’x48’ shop. Contact Susan E. Smith, susan@susanesmith.com MLS #314358 $999,000

Over 432 feet of Whitefish River frontage and 30 acres! If you’re looking for the best in Whitefish, this parcel is it. A natural pond site, and awesome views, including the Big Mountain. All within 10 minutes of downtown Whitefish. Septic approved, includes irrigation rights. Adjacent 30 acre parcel is also available. Contact Joe Basirico pepe@centurytel.net MLS 312418 $975,000

Mountain Harbor Condo with a 2 car garage, a hard to find deeded boat slip, community beach, club house, tennis courts, pool and much more.

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approximately 1,500 square feet. Very nicely appointed, it includes all furnishings, a new trex deck, and a lovely sunporch. Great rental history. Contact Joe Basirico pepe@centurytel.net MLS 313559 $639,000

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2128 North 7th - Huntley, MT 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2, 1,694 sqft, $379,900

Perfect home for those looking for country life, yet only minutes from downtown Billings. Geo Thermal Heat Pump for Central heat, hot water and a/c, metal building is stick built (36x60), concrete, wired for 220v 14ft bay doors, 800 sqft Storage loft, 3 12x12 box stalls. 20 flood irrigated acres, unlimited water rights from Huntley project Irrigation.

View: http://youtu.be/4dXQXpZcuZY for Virtual Tour 000 LAKESHORE DR • ROBERTS

All offers Negotiable 5% Selling Agent Bonus

• 100 Acres for Sale • Great Beartooth Mountain & Cooney Reservoir Views • Development Potential • No Covenants and Restrictions • Directly across from state park & reservoir • Summer fun for Boating and Fishing with the Family • 30 miles from Red lodge, MT • Less then 50 Miles from Billings, MT

$349,900

473 Horsethief Rd. - Roundup, MT $924,900

Land: 940 Acres, Multiuse Property, 8 Pastures, BML land, Wooded, Spring, Plenty of Wildlife, No Restrictions. Residence: All rooms are over-sized, Laminate flooring in selected areas of home, Plenty of main floor living. Call to request video & photo ink of property.

Damian M. Forrester

Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ePro, SRS, AHWD damian@forrestergrouprealestate.com

www.ForresterGroupRealEstate.com Office: 406.702.1992 • Cellular: 406.697.3282

Now Hiring Realtors: Weekly Training, The Best Technology, Open Book Policy, Amazing culture, Win/Win Philosophy, Profit Sharing, 70/30 Split, opportunity to earn 100% commission. Terms apply for all agents.

851 N. River Rd. • Laurel, MT

www.851NRiverRd.com Many aspire to live this way of life but few will achieve it! Now is your opportunity! A rare and extraordinary value awaits you as the next tender of this scenic Riverfront Property between Billings and Laurel. You will find a place for all your passions on 15+ ACRES OF PEACE & QUIET ALONG THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER!! All the comforts of home await you in the 3,326 sq ft one level rancher complete with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal dining and living rooms. A large family room provides plenty of space for your family and friends. This beautifully maintained property includes a 30x60 garden, wonderful landscaping, and mature orchard.

Large barn, custom indoor/outdoor dog kennel, insulated and heated shop in addition to the 2 car and 3 car over-sized detached garages.

Bring your horses to enjoy the fenced pasture or simply relish the serene beauty that this property offers every day. Shown by appointment only.. $699,000

Timilynn Kenny Realtor 406.325.1414

info@timilynn.com

2646 Grand Ste 2 Billings, MT 59102

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Frosty Erben GRI/CRS Epro frosty@realtor.com

(406) 855-8900

www.usefrosty.com

Sizeable acreage minutes from Billings. 15724 Hiway 87 North. This unique country property features a large raised ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is room for 2 more bedrooms and 1 more bath.It has major upgrades i.e. new roof, new siding, new windows. Enjoy a recently constructed 40x 80 barn / shop with an area for 6 stalls.

There is an excellent well with several hydrants through out the property. Plenty of room to ride on approximately 76 acres. $399,000 See this and hundreds of other listings at www.usefrostynow .com

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JANE ITEN Broker/Owner

The Iten Company 170 South Second Street • Hamilton , MT 59840

Lazy L Ranch – Hamilton, MT

Located in the vista of the Como Peaks the Lazy L Ranch, consisting of 174.65 acres, enjoys one of the best settings in the Bitterroot Valley. A comfortable 4 bedroom ranch house, six stall barn, shop and equipment shed complete the property. Enjoy the feeling of space and charm while having a close proximity to Hamilton. $2,500,000

LOST HORSE CREEK RANCH - HAMILTON, MT

Outstanding beauty consisting of tree lined meadows, irrigated pastures, and 2 major creeks set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Como Peaks.

A large elk herd among other wildlife inhabit these tree lined meadows.

The 4,096+- ranch house is reminisant of the past, with necessary updates sits on the banks of Moose Creek and your own private pond.

Barn and outbuildings. REDUCED BY $1M to the price of $3,850,000.

Elk Track Ranch – DARBY, MT

Located on the banks of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River and backing National Forest, sits this elegant 6800+- square foot wood framed home with log accents. A total of 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, stunning kitchen, sun room, game room, exercise room, and double office. Outbuildings include 4-stall barn, guest house and irrigated pastures. $2,300,000.

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(406) 363-1010 Office (406) 363-6965 Fax sold@itencompany.com www.itencompany.com

Ranch In French Basin – SULA, MT

An architecturally designed home with 5800 square feet of elegant living and a great expanse of glass to capitalize the amazing views. An abundance of wildlife, including large elk herds roam on the 705 acres that borders National Forest. In addition there is also a caretaker’s home, 2 large equipment and storage shops, and numerous ponds. $8,100,000.

COUNTRY ELEGANCE– HAMILTON, MT Perched atop a Westside bench, this home affords a combination of views and privacy on 38+- acres of meadows and trees and is a haven for elk, deer & wildlife as it backs two sides to National Forest. The majestic 5,938 sq ft cedar & stone main home represents exemplary craftsmanship and superb design. $2,950,000

A TOUCH OF ITALY- HAMILTON, MT

A touch of Italy is revealed in Montana with this beautiful 3bedroom, 3 bath home with unparalleled landscaping and large dance floor that overlooks Blodgett Creek. Perfect for entertaining these 19.43+- acres are horse suitable and located just minutes from downtown Hamilton. $1,100,000.

PARADISE IN THE PINES Stunning 3800 square foot custom home tucked in the pines is a must see for discerning buyers! Incredible master suite complete with a see through gas fireplace, walk in closet, and master bath to suit the pickiest buyer. A massive rock fireplace, tongue and groove ceilings, oversized kitchen, incredible loft area, and outdoor fireplace are just a few of the amenities this home offers. You can hike, ride four wheelers, or motorcycles on your ten acres with an additional ten acres available for purchase. $419,000 ML#230085 YOU ASKED FOR IT! A piece of property in the middle of Ranch Land. Here it is,NO RESTRICTIONS, secluded, pine trees and spectacular mountain views. Completely fenced, metal pipe corral, undeveloped spring, no utilities, use alternative. Older Buildings. $39,900 ML 225166 Privacy with Solitude Gorgeous Early American, Salt Box 2 story home, has been remodeled with newer Kitchen, sink in island, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gfa, woodstove insert, office, main floor laundry, pine floors in living room, large front redwood deck and new rear redwood deck, mountain views, 20 Acres, w 3 sides fenced and trees. Large insulated 2 car detached garage/workshop with great storage and open shed storage. Well with cisterns. $349,900 ML 223946

Orlin Gravelle (406) 253-4046

428 East Idaho St. Kalispell, MT 59901

April Rusell

(406) 871-7976

RUSTIC ELEGANCE Fabulous views & meticulous craftsmanship are boasted throughout this home. Over 6800 sq.ft. with 6 bedrooms & 9 baths, 23’ great room ceiling with windows from top to bottom. In floor radiant heat with central A/C. Landscaped, fenced. $699,000. #316658.

PEACEFUL & BEAUTIFUL SETTING at Kalispell’s northeast edge. Huge fenced yard on 1.01 acre. Newer home with spacious, open floor plan, upgrades throughout, gas fireplace, finished & heated garage plus detached 28’x30’ shop, firepit area & greenhouse. $278,500. #315664.

IMMACULATE BIGFORK HOME Completely remodeled with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & an oversized double garage peacefully set on 1.42 acres just a stones throw from Eagle Bend Golf Course. Deeded/covered boat slip ready to go including 21’ boat. $495,000. Call Orlin. #314602.

“CREEK SIDE COMFORT” 2600+ sq.ft. finished plus over 2000 unfinished sq.ft. daylight, walk-out basement. 1.21 acres quietly overlooking meandering Garnier Creek. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, office, game room & just a short walk to Meadow Lake Golf course. $374,900. #311345.

BRAND NEW HOME on almost 1 acre & huge mountain views. Over 3100 total sq.ft. with 1898 finished. Three car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with huge master suite. One year home warranty. Now under construction & still time for you to choose colors. $269,000. Call Orlin. #316957.

QUALITY HOME - 7100 total sq. ft. with over 6100 sq.ft. finished, kitchen designed to entertain, stunning rock fireplace, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths & family room with wet bar. Peaceful setting on 1.46 acres, landscaped with sprinkler system, mature trees, views & 4-car garage. $749,900. #293958.

Extremely motivated seller! WHAT’S THE VIEW REALLY WORTH? Nearly 30 parked out lake view acres with one building pad already in along with well & septic. Peaceful, private & spectacular Flathead Lake views. Lots of wildlife. $585,000. #316443.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! 10 minutes to town on 2.7 acres.

Beautifully built 4146 sq.ft. home, massive windows, great master suite, dual zone heating, knotty alder doors & trim, slate tile, fenced yard with underground sprinklers, double attached garage plus shop. $499,000. #312865.

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This exquisite equestrian retreat has achieved a balance that most just search for. The property lies in a private, gated community, Paradise Hills, located west of Kalispell, Montana.

This is the first completed estate in the development, and is situated on 10-plus acres. The architect has created a luxurious log home which manages to combine the semblance of grandeur with a cozy, welcoming interior. Massive logs and interior beams give way to walls and ceilings assembled from knotty alder and superior craftsmanship. Nestled in the rolling hills, this property’s terrain is both graded and landscaped impeccably with irrigation systems throughout, even in the pastures.

Surrounded by pristine, untouched acreage, this is the ideal location to train and house your equine companions as well as admire the neighboring wildlife, which willingly shares this tranquil setting.

This secluded retreat boasts over 6,300 unsurpassed interior square feet. Ranch motif aside, there is nothing but luxury in the high end finishes and dĂŠcor throughout. The welcoming entry opens to an expansive cathedral great room, complete with an enticing wall of window. Discover the amazing views of the surrounding property, wooded and serene, accentuated by the adjoining mountains. The landscaping encompasses the structure, complete with boulder retaining walls, lower level patio and fire pit, elevated deck, and covered front porch. A hot tub completes this pristine setting. The home site itself is gated as well, and as you pass through the enormous log entry, it becomes completely evident that no detail has been left to chance. The pastures are all fenced and cross fenced, with beautiful rail that is four tiered rather than three.

The tear drop circuitous driveway wraps around an impeccably maintained arena. The barns are immaculate, one exclusively housing the horses; the other hay and supplies. Fully padded flooring provides an area to groom and care for the animals.

There is not one indulgence or luxury that has been overlooked, whether for two or four-legged occupants, in the creation of this rare stylized Montana log home. The setting is secluded and private. The grounds are expansive and perfectly cultivated. The dreams, whimsy, and passion of the owners are present in each detail of this one-of –a-kind property. Make Montana, now just your dream, your reality. Make a choice of a lifetime and make this house your home. The Flathead Valley is a destination location. This property is an achievement, a goal reached. $1,800,000 MLS #313273

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Kalispell, Montana

Wilma Mixon-Hall, Broker, Realtor Savoir Faire Properties, 109 3rd Ave E, Polson, MT off 883-3346 cell 261-9293 Email: wilma@re-mt.com

Distress sale! Privacy plus lake views!

This 4500 sq ft cedar home on 5 mostly hillside acres. Barn, double garage, bonus room above.

Country kitchen, fireplace, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, steam sauna, wildlife, convenient to Polson. $349,000!

Never will you lose the incredible view shed from this 6 bedroom, 3 bath home in Mission View.

Priced to compete with foreclosed homes in its class. Solid home, paved drive, landscaped lot, decks, double garage, an occasional snowy owl on the rooftop. $269,000!

Country home 3/1.5 on 30 acres $499K. On 80 acres $599K, on 110ac $699K. Huge 4 car heated shop, implement buildings. Has irrigation canal dissecting home from acreage. Several ponds, ducks, geese and dawgs.

Owner wants to sell NOW.

Right across a lane from the lake, you can have a dock, bring an RV, build a cabin, enjoy your summers on Flathead Lake. Lot not approved for drain field, holding tank only. Dock permit in place. $149,000

4 bedrooms in this charming Ronan home on an large lot. Spiral staircase, garden tub main bath, sunny breakfast nook, character. Wood and electric heat, double garage. Sellers need single level, may trade. Ronan. $165,000

All info herein derived from sources deemed reliable, due diligence recommended as with any real estate transaction.

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Wildlife Watching in Western Montana’s

Bitterroot Valley

BY Henry Silverio

Quiet. Hear that rustling through the trees? Look: three elk two cows and a yearling are chewing sage in the clearing through the pines. Its late spring and the snow is all but melted from the ridge tops.

There is plenty of snow still up high, on the tops of the peaks, but here, about halfway between the valley and the peaks, the snow has been replaced by bright green shoots of grasses, forbs, bushes, trees and about every other growing plant, and the animals are hungry. This is a great spot from which to watch.

Ask any hunter what their favorite aspects of hunting are, and almost all will tell you that watching the animals ranks up toward the top. So it’s a bit surprising more people, hunters and non-hunters alike, aren’t tromping around the mountains looking for animals, especially since there are so many to see in western Montana. Maybe that’s because some people confuse wildlife spotting with wildlife watching, but they are different: spotting can happen at any time, while hiking, paddling, skiing; any activity that puts you in the outdoors. But wildlife watching is the activity; its a deliberate effort to find animals in their natural habitat and watch and observe from a safe distance.

You likely wont bag any peaks or make many river miles if you’re just out to find the animals, but you will be rewarded nonetheless. Little beats looking for, and finding, that moose along the willows of Bear Creek at dusk, or finding a rookery of blue herons along the Bitterroot River in the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge.

Watching animals can be thrilling. Watch long enough, and you will see them do something you never imagined, from funny to fascinating. But to find them, you have to know a bit about their behavior, and all animals act differently. Many birds, especially once that live along the water, can be 20

seen all day. Bald eagles, for instance, can sit still on a perch for long stretches of time, but if you know to look about half way up or higher on a dead tree near the water, and to search for their dark body and white cap, you may have an easier time finding one.

Some animals lay low during the brightest party of the day they literally will lie down among the tall grasses or in the thick woods. But come dusk, they are actively looking for food and water. Moose like swampy areas.

Elk and deer like places with plenty of fresh, green shots to chew on. For those more adventurous, bears can be incredible creature to watch. Many bear-gazers will head up to Glacier National Park, where the animals live in higher numbers though black bears, smaller that Grizzlies, live all over western Montana. Watching bears should only be done carefully you can have problems if you approach to close.

And with all wild animals, from the tiny chipmunks to the larger bison and bears, you should never feed them. It is not only dangerous to approach them, but also dangerous for them to develop a taste for human food for once they do, they’ll keep coming back.

To learn more about watching wildlife, you can find numerous books at bookstores and outdoor shops. And local land managers with the state or the U.S. Forest Service are always willing to help. Don’t forget the binoculars!

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THE BEST IN MONTANA!

Montana living at its best! Ranch-style home situated on approximately 22 acres 10 minutes from Missoula. Well thought-out floor plan that includes hickory floors in the kitchen, dining and family rooms. The kitchen is large and open with beautiful quartz countertops. The basement has two bonus rooms, family room, bathroom and a wet bar.

The master suite offers a massive closet, den/office, private deck and a gas fireplace.

Extensive landscaping, underground pool with cover, hot tub, decks, several outbuildings including a 24 x 28 hobby outbuilding that is heated and finished. Barn with 3 stalls and concrete floors, fenced and cross fenced, 7 metal corrals, tack room.

Call Bill McQuirk to schedule an appointment to preview this stunning property. $895,000

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